Dame Rebecca West
If the whole human race lay in one grave, the epitaph on its headstone might well be: `It seemed a good idea at the time.'
Notes: Irish-born author and journalist

Daryl Stout
Why should you never iron a 4-leaf clover? You don't want to press your luck.

Shane Leslie
Every St. Patrick's Day every Irishman goes out to find another Irishman to make a speech to.

Margaret Jackson
Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul's yearnings, and dancing that understands a happy heart.

Danny McGoorty
When I realized what I had turned out to be was a lousy, two-bit pool hustler and a drunk, I wasn't depressed at all. I was glad to have a profession.
Notes: Irish Pool Player

Danny McGoorty
I have never liked working. To me a job is an invasion of privacy
Notes: Irish Pool Player

Danny McGoorty
One of the worst things that can happen in life is to win a bet on a horse at an early age.
Notes: Irish Pool Player

Oscar Wilde
Work is the curse of the drinking class.

Brianne Kelly Darragh
There are 4 things you must never do: lie, steal, cheat, or drink.But if you must lie, lie in the arms of the one you love.If you must steal, steal away from bad company.If you must cheat, cheat death.And if you must drink, drink in the moments that take your breath away